Tool Designer

Tool Designer LOCATION: Mount Vernon, OH, USA Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or related technical field 2 to 5+ years of experience in tool, mold, or fixture design Proficiency in 3D CAD software, or other modeling software Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), tolerance stack-up analysis, and material properties Knowledge of machining, heat treating, assembly, and shop-floor manufacturing processes Ready to Design Tools that Drive Production? If you enjoy designing specialized equipment, jigs, fixtures, and other tools used in industrial manufacturing to make production parts in an accurate, repeatable, and cost-effective manner, we have a job for you in Ariel’s Manufacturing Department in Mount Vernon, OH. As a Tool Designer, you’ll take rough sketches, layouts, and blueprints and using CAD software, create 3D models and assembly drawings for tooling and fixtures to support production operations. You will blend creativity with technical expertise while creating, developing, and optimizing tools and equipment to ensure safety, quality, and ease of use. Your work begins by understanding the intricate needs of the production process and collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Machinists to ensure tools and fixtures support the production process. What You'll Do: Create detailed schematics, blueprints, and 3D models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software Choose correct materials based on application for the tooling to ensure safety, high-quality, and cost-effective designs Work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Machinists to integrate new tools into existing processes and practices Facilitate and lead continuous improvement tasks related to tool design changes to reduce scrap and cycle-time while improving safety, quality and productivity Who We Are: Ariel is the largest manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors worldwide. Our compressors are utilized by the global energy industry to extract, process, transport, store, and distribute natural gas from the wellhead to the end-user. Since 1966, Ariel has shipped more than 75,000 compressors to our customers around the world. As a world-class manufacturer, Ariel sets the industry standard through expert design and manufacturing, industry-leading research and development, and unmatched customer support. Ariel’s culture and values are the cornerstone of the way we do business. We hire extraordinary people and invest in their growth, giving our employees the opportunity to build a career in an industry that is powering the world’s energy infrastructure. Our culture of continuous learning in a team-based environment not only enables employee development but also encourages it. Benefits: As a full-time employee at Ariel Corporation, you'll enjoy: Quarterly cash profit-sharing bonuses averaging 10% of annual earnings 401(k) with company 100% match (up to 6%) AND annual company-paid contribution Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, life/disability plan Corporate location on-site wellness clinic for employees and their dependents enrolled in the comprehensive benefit plan Paid holidays and generous paid time-off program Tuition reimbursement and student debt relief programs Company provided tools Yearly boot voucher